Explains the occupational safety and health laws that apply to the operation of forklifts in Western Australia. It covers the general requirements in the OSH Act and specific requirements in the OSH regulations that apply to forklifts. There have been a number of deaths involving forklifts in WA. The most common types of injuries are ‘sprains and strains’, crushing, fractures, open wounds (including punctures and cuts to the skin) and bruising.This guidance note explains the occupational safety and health laws that apply to the operation of forklifts in Western Australia. It includes design, manufacture and modification, safe systems of work, inspection, maintenance and repair, instruction and training, and risk management.